According to a White House press release, President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19.
Biden, who is 79 years old is fully vaccinated. He has also been twice boosted. “very mild symptoms,”According to the statement.
According to the White House, the president is now taking Paxlovid (an antiviral drug).
“He has been in contact with members of the White House staff by phone this morning, and will participate in his planned meetings at the White House this morning via phone and Zoom from the residence,”The statement was written.
The White House said it will provide daily updates on the president’s health and that he will continue to work in isolation until he receives a negative test result.
In a letter to White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, physician to the president Kevin O’Connor wrote that Biden is experiencing a runny nose, fatigue and an occasional dry cough.
Dr. O’Connor wrote that he believes the president will recover favorably.